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as in participating
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as in aware
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as in observation
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval
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as in celebrating
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a time when few people in New England observed Christmas
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as in watching
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she observed that the weather had changed again
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as in following
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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Recent Examples of observing
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
The continent offers travelers a wealth of extraordinary activities, from taking in towering icebergs to kayaking glacial waters to observing unique wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Montenegro is observing three days of national mourning starting on Thursday.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
How to watch a meteor shower Michelle Nichols, the director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, recommends forgoing the use of telescopes or binoculars while watching a meteor shower.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
That’s because meteors can shoot across large swaths of the sky, so observing equipment can limit your field of view.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Near-infrared light is useful for observing objects that are too cool or too distant to be seen in visible light.
—Zhenbo Wang, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The break-in was reported by a caller who reported observing four suspects who were also recorded by a surveillance camera entering the home through a window at the rear of the hillside residence, an LAPD spokesperson said at the time.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Investors can use the 1+ Year HODL Wave as a predictive tool by observing shifts in long-term holder behavior.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The research team further tests this synchrony by introducing variables such as distractions, from smartphones to conversations with others, and observing the changes in brainwave patterns.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
The continent offers travelers a wealth of extraordinary activities, from taking in towering icebergs to kayaking glacial waters to observing unique wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Montenegro is observing three days of national mourning starting on Thursday.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
How to watch a meteor shower Michelle Nichols, the director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, recommends forgoing the use of telescopes or binoculars while watching a meteor shower.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
That’s because meteors can shoot across large swaths of the sky, so observing equipment can limit your field of view.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Near-infrared light is useful for observing objects that are too cool or too distant to be seen in visible light.
—Zhenbo Wang, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The break-in was reported by a caller who reported observing four suspects who were also recorded by a surveillance camera entering the home through a window at the rear of the hillside residence, an LAPD spokesperson said at the time.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Investors can use the 1+ Year HODL Wave as a predictive tool by observing shifts in long-term holder behavior.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
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As of Tuesday, Ford was not aware of any reports of accidents, injuries or fires linked to the fuel pump problem.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
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It would similarly be rejected by partners in the Indo-Pacific, where countries such as Japan are well aware that allowing Putin to claim a victory in Ukraine could directly embolden China to take action regarding Taiwan.Alina Polyakova, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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The report includes the observation that civil discourse is critical to colleges and universities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The desert's arid climate and high altitude ensure clear skies for over 300 nights a year, with minimal light pollution, allowing the best possible conditions for the observation of the cosmos from the ground.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Suki Waterhouse is celebrating her birthday with a bump!Clare Fisher, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Princess will also be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on December 6, 2025.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Johnson was originally hired to his position in 2022, following three seasons as a lower-level assistant on the Lions’ staff.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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And elsewhere on the island, a Suffolk County police officer was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital following a two-car crash Sunday night, News 12 Long Island reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Other highlights include a banquet-sized dining room and a garden room for afternoon tea, as well as a kitchen outfitted with stainless Viking appliances, a butler’s pantry, and an accompanying breakfast room.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The news that Meta was no longer planning on using their services was announced in a blog post by chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan on Tuesday morning and an accompanying video from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.David Gilbert, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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The former president led through hard work and kept a watchful eye out for anyone slacking off.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Under the watchful eyes of a teacher who was tasked with looking after the kids’ welfare, Grimes went to work with some of the masters of Hollywood’s Golden Age.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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Back on board, guests were invited to watch a plaque-exchange ceremony between local port officials and the crew, commemorating Star Breeze’s first-ever visit to Hiva Oa.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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